But as much as I'd like it, they can't use Silmarillion, HoME or UT, because Tolkien never sold the film rights for that. He not even lived to see them published. They are only allowed to use Hobbit and LotR, sadly. And I doubt that will change any time soon, considering Christopher Tolkiens attitude in this matter.

Anyway, it is exciting, isn't it? And to think we're only at the beginning of four years of fun and excitement and rumours ... I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it.